D is for Dalmatia – coastal cruising on a luxury yacht

With some of the best scenery in Europe and stunning architecture, the Dalmatian coast is simply glorious. Imagine exploring this magnificent mix of sea, sun and islands on a privately chartered luxury yacht! You might think you’ve joined the glitterati as you board the MS Nikola, a glossy, brand new 27m motor yacht with en suite air conditioned cabins, a bar, dining room and a swimming platform for dips in the sparkling Adriatic. This is an exclusive charter, so you’ll be in the company of like-minded sun-seekers, cruising the archipelago in comfort and style.

Cities look quite different from the water. The MS Nikola is the perfect base from which to explore the UNESCO World Heritage cities of Split and Dubrovnik, the ‘pearl of the Adriatic’ and arguably the finest Baroque city in the world. George Bernard Shaw was surely right when he said “those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik”.

Cruise the tapestry of blissful islands at a leisurely pace – there’s plenty of time to stop and explore the idyllic coastal towns and sample island life. Hvar, with its medieval city, and untamed Mljet Island’s spectacular national park, are certain highlights. Explore, walk, swim, then relax on your yacht, cruising the Dalmatian islands – now, doesn’t that sound like paradise on earth?